John J. Pacifico

General Partner, COO + CFO·Canaan Partners

Greenwich, Connecticut, United States

Bio

Professional summary

John J. Pacifico is General Partner, COO and CFO at Canaan, bringing experience as a venture capitalist and CEO of two healthcare companies. He initially joined Canaan in 2000 as a healthcare investor, later served in interim roles at portfolio companies and became CEO of Abyrx in 2010. He has helped lead fundraising for multiple Canaan funds and serves on the boards of Abyrx, Aceiss, Axcelius I/II and Transposon Therapeutics.

Notable companies

Selected portfolio companies the partner has backed

AbyrxAceissAxcelius I/IITransposon TherapeuticsKairuku

Background

Career, education, and skills

Career history

CanaanGeneral Partner, COO + CFO2018 – Present
CanaanHealthcare Investor2000
AbyrxCEO2010
Kairuku, Inc.Co-Founder and Chairman

Education

Fairfield UniversityB.S.
Columbia Business SchoolMBA
Kauffman FellowsKauffman Fellow2007 - 2009

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